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El Paso, TX

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee · 6:00 PM · Virtually

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee met January 14, 2026 and voted 7-0 to advance proposed amendments to the Title 7-Animal ordinance presented by Interim Director Michael Wachsmann, while three other motions - covering the Chair Report, the Director's Report, and preparation of the Committee's Annual Report - resulted in no action taken.
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Analysis

Governance & Oversight

The committee took up its Chair Report and the preparation of its state-mandated Annual Report, but neither item resulted in board action; minutes from the prior meeting were also on the agenda.[#1][#2][#5]

Public Safety

Interim Director Michael Wachsmann presented the department's December update and statistics, and the committee voted 7-0 to advance proposed amendments to the Title 7-Animal ordinance.[#3][#4]

Insights by Role

Journalist

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThree of six motions at this meeting - covering the Chair Report, the Director's Report, and preparation of the Committee's Annual Report - resulted in no action taken, while the only substantive policy item, the Title 7-Animal ordinance amendments, passed 7-0.

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe Title 7-Animal ordinance amendments (BC-1594) cleared the committee 7-0 after being presented by Interim Director Michael Wachsmann, making it the active policy vehicle to track ahead of any further City action.

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Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will be conducted on the above date and time.

In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee during public

At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 303-474-657#

The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda no later than one day prior to the meeting by signing up at https://elpasotx.seamlessdocs.com/f/ASACSignUpSheet

The following members of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will be present via video conference: Chris Canales, Barbara Candelaria, Sandra Difrancesco, Elvira Stephanie Frias, Laura Sanchez, Aleja

#1Discussion and action to approve the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting.

Carried unanimously

#3El Paso Animal Services Interim Director presents the December update and statistics report to the board.

No action taken
Michael WachsmannEl Paso Animal Services

#4Discussion and action on a presentation proposing amendments to Title 7-Animal ordinance, presented by the Animal Services Interim Director.

Carried unanimously
Michael WachsmannEl Paso Animal Services

#5Discussion and action on the preparation of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee's Annual Report.

No action taken
Chris CanalesAnimal Shelter Advisory CommitteeAnimal Services Department

Language interpreters will be provided for this meeting upon request. Requests must be made to Department of Animal Services at a minimum of 72 hours prior to the date and time of this meeting.

Please contact Maria Arciniega at asac@elpasotexas.gov or call (915) 212-8704.

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